Q: What are the requirements needed to quality for a pro bono attorney for separation/divorce proceedings?
What does the law require/define as a legal separation? What is the separation time period before divorce proceedings can begin?
A:
To qualify for pro bono attorney, you must meet the income guidelines, including assets for the program you are applying through. Most attorneys will only take a pro bono case through a reputable program.
In Maryland, for most cases, you must be separated for 1 year prior to filing for the divorce. Separate means separate roofs, not separate bedrooms. There is no such thing as a legal separation. You can reach an agreement with your spouse prior to moving out, but that is not required. All that is required is that you live separate and apart.
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